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View from UN Women: Protecting Women Migrant Workers’ Rights

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Voices & Views

Together with the European Union, UN Women implemented a global programme for women migrant workers from 2014 to 2017. UN Women Programme Manager Inkeri von Hase shares the results and lessons learned, including the vital role of...

Worldwide
Gender
Women's empowerment
Women's organisations
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Migration & Forced Displacement
Legal pathways
Migration policy
Gender Focal Persons

Gender equality programmes beyond borders

Article
Voices & Views

Gender equality and women’s empowerment are at the very heart of the European Union values, guiding practice both within and beyond its borders. DG DEVCO has an active, enthusiastic network of Gender Focal Persons (GFPs) who work...

Civil Society
Human rights defenders
Gender
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Gender equality - women's rights
Gender mainstreaming
Gender policy
Gender-based violence
Women's empowerment
Women's organisations
woman is laying leather out to dry

Women entrepreneurs identify missed opportunity in the economy

Article
Voices & Views

Successful women entrepreneurs are fighting to create economic opportunities for those looking to follow their example and close the gap on gender inequality. Economic experts believe that an increase in women participating in...

Gender
Gender equality - women's rights
Gender policy
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Women's empowerment
Women's organisations
Private Sector
Entrepreneurship
Research for Private sector development and industry
Trade & Economic Integration
Fair Trade
Trade Policy
Trade-related adjustment - Aid for trade
Women in Nigeria

Shifting institutional culture in Nigeria to address the needs of women

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Voices & Views

In Nigeria, addressing the question of gender equality and gender issues requires long-term structured engagement. A sense of ownership of the process to implementers and beneficiaries can help drive this process and create a...

Africa
Nigeria
Agriculture & Rural Development
Gender
Gender equality - women's rights
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Women's empowerment
Women's organisations
Human Rights
Woman construction

Gender Equality Seal: Incentives for private and public enterprises

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Voices & Views

UNDP’s Gender Equality Seal assists public and private enterprises in ensuring that their workplaces are fair and equitable. The result? A happier, more productive and innovative workforce – with higher rates of women in non...

Gender
Gender mainstreaming
Women's empowerment
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Women's organisations
Private Sector
Business support services
Certification and standards
Competitiveness
Entrepreneurship